Globalport’s Terrence Romeo and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s Emman Monfort escaped suspension after the two players were fined P30,000 each by PBA Commissioner Chito Salud yesterday for figuring in a fracas that marred last week’s tune-up game at the Green Meadows gym.

Barangay Ginebra will put a premium on defense when the Kings kick off its title drive in motion with the opening of the 40th season of the PBA tomorrow with the Philippine Cup as its initial offering.